Before 3am, Music, Folk

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John Lennon Mccullagh, The Lagan Roger, The Mascot, Sanchez V Fighter Pilot

The Doncaster-based singer-songwriter and musician performs acoustic folk originals and covers.

The Barfly, Camden, London NW1

Tue 4 Jun

£5 adv / 0844 847 2424

  • 19:00

John Renbourn, Wizz Jones

Blues, jazz and folk from the well-established guitarist and original member of Pentangle.

Colchester Arts Centre

Thu 22 Aug

£12 / 01206 500900

  • 19:45

Half Moon, London SW15

Wed 21 Aug

£14; £12 adv / 020 8780 9383

  • 20:00

Jona Xhepa: Everything Is Going to Be Alright and Other Lies

Socially awkward troubadour Jona Xhepa tells Albanian stories, peppered with comedy and folk music.

Waverley Bar, Edinburgh

Wed 29 May

Free (donations welcome) / 0131 557 1050

  • 20:00

Kate Bramley

The singer and multi-instrumentalist from Cornwall plays bluegrass and folk.

Normandy Centre, Horsham

Sun 29 Sep

Phone for prices / 01403 260039

  • 20:00

Kieran Goss

Irish folk-pop singer-songwriter with acoustic guitar.

The Beehive, Sheffield

Fri 4 Oct

Phone for prices / 01909 770 205

  • 20:20

Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline

Thu 12 Sep

£12.50 / 01383 602302

  • 19:30

Chichester Inn

Wed 5 Jun

Phone for prices / 01243 783185

  • 20:00

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Kim Edgar

Acoustic pop, jazz and original compositions on piano, guitar and voice.

Isobar, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

£8 (£6) / 0131 467 8904

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 19:00 – 23:00

The Lancashire Hotpots

Modern comedy-folk ensemble.

Burnley Mechanics

Sat 8 Jun

£16; £14 adv / 01282 664400

  • 20:00

The Lowry, Salford

Sat 6 Jul

£14 / 0843 208 6000

  • 20:00

The Met, Bury

Fri 12 Jul

£12.50 adv / 0161 761 2216

  • 20:00

Maggie Boyle

The London-born singer and multi-instrumentalist plays traditional folk songs from her album Won't You Come Away.

Normandy Centre, Horsham

Sun 8 Dec

Phone for prices / 01403 260039

  • 20:00

A March In November

Scottish singer-songwriter A March In November accompanied by two members of London based rock/indie band Equals and Glasgow Indie frontman from The Only Jones.

The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow

Thu 25 Jul

Free / 0141 553 1638

  • 20:00

Medieval and Spanish Blues: Guitar and Song

A musical journey from haunting Spanish moods, ethereal eastern influences and strains of western folk. ‘Never heard anyone get that much beautiful sound out of a J-45’ (Bob, Tucson, AZ). www.claudebourbon.org.

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh

Thu 22 Aug

£10 (£8) / 0131 346 8237

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Monster Ceilidh Band

Folk dance music from the Newcastle-based outfit.

Kings Place, London N1

Fri 21 Jun

Hall Two

Phone for prices / 020 7520 1490

  • 20:00

No Frills Band

The band performs a monthly set of raucous, traditional folk with audience participation encouraged.

The Grosvenor, London SW9

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 020 7733 1799

  • 21:00 – 00:00

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 020 7733 1799

  • 21:00 – 00:00

Russkaya Cappella

This programme pays tribute to the founding of Russia's ruling house, with 2013 being the 400th anniversary of this occasion.

Hyndland Parish Church, Glasgow

Sun 16 Jun

£8 (£6)

Part of West End Festival.

  • 19:30

Sacred Harp All Day Singing

An all-day singing event in the tradition of the American South. Both newbies and experienced Sacred Harp and Shape-Note singers welcome. The lunch is potluck, so bring along a cold dish to share with the other singers.

Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Glasgow

Sat 27 Jul

Free (donations welcome) / 0141 334 2788

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Salvation Jane

The group from Australia performs harmonious a cappella folk songs.

Black Swan Inn, York

Thu 18 Jul

£9 (£7) / 01904 632922

  • 20:00

Dartford Folk Club, Dartford Working Mens Club

Tue 16 Jul

£6–£8 / 01322 222553

  • 20:30 – 23:00
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Sam Carter

An up-and-coming young singer-songwriter (who won Best Newcomer at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2010) with an intricate fingerpicking guitar style and a powerful singing voice.

The Live Room @ Caroline Social Club, Shipley

Fri 24 May

£9 ( £7) / 01274 585140

  • 20:00

New Greenham Arts, Newbury

Fri 28 Jun

£12 / 01635 522733

  • 20:00

The Pound Arts Centre, Corsham

Sat 8 Jun

£11 (£10) / 01249 701628

  • 19:30

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Sam Carter, Catherine MacLellan

The Midlands-born singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist plays contemporary folk from his second album The No Testament.

Cecil Sharp House, London NW1

Wed 16 Oct

£12 / 020 7485 2206

  • 19:30

Sam Eason, Joe Probert, Harry Gould, Adam Britton, Ben Cooling

Indie-folk by the Bristol-based singer-songwriter.

The Louisiana, Bristol

Thu 30 May

£5 adv / 0117 966 3615

  • 19:30

Shooglenifty

The very fine 'nifty, who have a great following and always spread happiness Celtic-style wherever they play.

Dalry Primary School

Fri 24 May

£12 (£10)

  • 19:30

Easdale Island Community Hall, By Oban

Sat 25 May

£15 (£13; Children free) / 01852 300113

  • 20:30

Mareel, Lerwick

Sat 1 Jun

£16 / 01595 743843

Singers/Musicians Night

Open stage event for aspiring performers.

Black Swan Inn, York

Thu 6 Jun

£3 (£2) / 01904 632922

  • 20:00

Croydon Folk Club

Mon 3 Jun

£3 / 020 8660 5919

  • 20:00

Mon 17 Jun

£3 / 020 8660 5919

  • 20:00

Mon 1 Jul

£3 / 020 8660 5919

  • 20:00

Mon 15 Jul

£3 / 020 8660 5919

  • 20:00

Orpington Folk Club, The Change Of Horses

Thu 23 May

Free / 01959 532754

  • 20:15

Thu 30 May

Free / 01959 532754

  • 20:15

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 01959 532754

  • 20:15
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Spiers & Boden

The award-winning founders of Bellowhead play inventive folk.

Cecil Sharp House, London NW1

Sat 25 May

£15 / 020 7485 2206

  • 19:30

Forest Arts Centre, New Milton

Fri 24 May

£16 (£15) / 01425 612393

  • 20:00

Nettlebed Folk Club At The Village Club, Henley-on-Thames

Mon 1 Jul

£15 / 01628 636620

  • 20:00

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The Dublin Legends: Cannon, Campbell, Watchorn and O'Connor

These four members of the Dubliners keep the act going strong, following the death of founding member 'Banjo' Barney McKenna in 2012. Expect all the classic songs from the Dubliners' 50-year career.

Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh

Fri 31 May

£18 (£16) / 0131 665 2240

Rescheduled date.

  • 19:30

DG One Leisure Complex, Dumfries

Fri 24 May

£20 / 01387 243550

Please note: rescheduled date.

  • 19:30

Falkirk Town Hall

Mon 27 May

£18 / 01324 506850

Please note: rescheduled date.

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The Ukrainians

A mix of Eastern folk and Western rock founded by ex-Wedding Present guitarist Pete Solowka.

Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

Fri 5 Jul

£10 / 0113 275 2411

  • 19:30 – 23:30

Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow

Sat 6 Jul

£9 in advance / 0141 333 0900

  • 19:30

Woody Pines

Four-piece roots outfit from Asheville, North Carolina playing old time country, ragtime and western swing.

Buccleuch Centre, Langholm

Fri 31 May

£12 (£10) / 01387 381196

  • 19:30

Admiral Fallow

Folky indie from Louis Abbot's Admiral Fallow.

Perth Concert Hall

Fri 24 May

£17.50 / 01738 621031

Part of Perth Festival of the Arts.

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